Information for schools and groups
School visits - we welcome schools to experience this unique building
School visitsWe offer opportunities for school visits for Primary and Secondary groups. A school visit includes a guided tour of the Synagogue and Heritage Centre and a range of ‘hands on’ activities to enhance learning about the Jewish faith.
COVID-19 - We follow Public Health England’s guidelines and also provide guidance for schools in response to any changes in rules Virtual Visit - This provides a unique experience for your pupils to see the Synagogue and learn more about the Jewish faith, without leaving the classroom. Outreach Visits to Schools - Would you like to have a visit from one of our volunteer Ambassadors? They have a great deal of knowledge and experience of Judaism to share. Our Ambassadors present information, show the children interesting objects and answer any questions your pupils may have. Please email visits@lhcong.com and we will help you to arrange your visit and discuss any specific needs and learning objectives that you have.
COVID-19 - We follow Public Health England’s guidelines and also provide guidance for schools in response to any changes in rules Virtual Visit - This provides a unique experience for your pupils to see the Synagogue and learn more about the Jewish faith, without leaving the classroom. Outreach Visits to Schools - Would you like to have a visit from one of our volunteer Ambassadors? They have a great deal of knowledge and experience of Judaism to share. Our Ambassadors present information, show the children interesting objects and answer any questions your pupils may have. Please email visits@lhcong.com and we will help you to arrange your visit and discuss any specific needs and learning objectives that you have.
Educational Resources
We provide a range of resources to aid learning. These can be used independently in the classroom and to consolidate learning following a visit to the Synagogue and Heritage Centre (see School visits above). Some resources can be downloaded immediately from this website (see below) others, including PowerPoint presentations and worksheets, can be emailed directly to you, please email learningofficer@lhcong.com or complete a form here for further information.
Further information for teachers in relation to booking a visit and preparing for bringing a class can be found here:
-Click here for a Leaflet for Teachers
-Click here for Pre-Visit Information for Teachers including Risk assessment.
Downloadable Resources
Label the Synagogue – Learners can explore the beautiful interior of Leicester Synagogue as they complete this worksheet. They will learn about the names and uses of different features of the building including the Ark, Bimah and eternal light.
Click here to Label the SynagogueClick here for Label the Synagogue answers
Click here to Label the SynagogueClick here for Label the Synagogue answers
Mystery Object sheet - Learners look carefully at a photograph of an object, they try to work out what it is using observation and descriptive skills. Lots of information about the object can be found on the back of the card. This resource has many uses in teaching about Judaism, it could be used with groups as a starter activity for example, or as a stimulus for writing about the Torah. If you would like more Mystery Object sheets focusing on different Jewish objects please complete the form and we will email these to you.
Mystery Object Sheet - Torah
Mystery Object Sheet - Torah
More resources
Please let us know the age group you are teaching and the aspects of Judaism you are focusing on and we will send you some relevant resources.
Complete the short form here
For Visitors
Please contact us using the form here if you would like further information about visiting the Synagogue.
For more information about group visits and Heritage Open days please email visits@lhcong.com
Book Your Visit
Any Questions?
We are happy to answer any further enquiries you have about our synagogue.